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Retailers set for more than just a Black Friday boost

Heavy discounting on the high street and online on Black Friday is likely to provide a bigger boost to spending this year than last. What’s more, the rise in real earnings, confidence and employment over the past twelve months should mean that spending over the festive period more generally is strong.

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